Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Review of Detection Techniques for Chemical Oxygen Demand in WastewaterDan Wu, Yinglu Hu, Ying LiuWater pollution is a major problem all over the world, the detection techniques of water play an important role in the evaluation of water pollution. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is an important index of the evaluation of water pollution. The paper reviews the detection methods of chemical oxygen demand in wastewater, introduces the standard of chemical oxygen demand emission limit … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 27 Jan 2022 · 8,917 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSafe Ulvan Silver Nanoparticles Composite Films for Active Food PackagingHadear Hanie AminProtecting food from the corruption caused by different microbes is a big problem, as we need safe methods for food packaging. In this study, Ulvan (U), edible sulfated polysaccharide extracted from Ulva lactuca, was mediated for the first time non-toxic biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) to produce new and safe bio-nanocomposite films called (U/Ag-NPs) films for active food packaging. Ulvan was … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 28 Jan 2021 · 7,740 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractNanotechnology: Engineering Materials for a Better 21st CenturyMeng Qiao, Xiyun Liu, Lei ZhangToday, we are living in the midst of a technological revolution, where nanotechnology is demonstrating a greater commitment to make people’s everyday lives better. The aim of nanotechnology is to create new materials with desired properties by engineering their nanoscale structures and components. One of the most important impacts of nanotechnology is in medical diagnosis and treatment. Cardiovascular diseases such … …Current Research in Nanotechnology, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 26 Nov 2014 · 8,737 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSpeciation of Arsenic Across Water-Sediment Interface of Falgu RiverRajeeva Ranjan, Rekha Rani, Ashay Bavishi et al.Two predominant species of arsenic compounds, As(III) and As(V), are found in soils and natural water and they have been classified as carcinogens. The focus of the present study was to examine the speciation of Arsenic (As) across the water-sediment interface at the confluence of drainage for Gaya city and the Falgu River. Gas Chromatography (GC) coupled to Inductively Coupled … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 31 Dec 2012 · 6,873 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEast Kolkata Wetland: A Multifunctional Niche of International ImportanceI. Mukherjee, S. Ray Chaudhuri, D. Ghosh, A. R. ThakurProblem statement: In the megacity Kolkata, the need for space to accomodate the ever increasing population is increasing day by day. As a result the encoarchment of the large wetland on the eastern frindge of the city is increasing and so is the threat of its loosing the status of Ramsar Status. Approach: Proper documentation of the existing traditional practice … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 2 · 31 Jul 2012 · 9,082 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractVase Life Extension of Rose Cut Flowers (Rosa Hybirida) as Influenced by Silver Nitrate and Sucrose PulsingMohy Eldeen Nour Eldaim ElgimabiAbstract: Problem statement: This experiment was carried out in the laboratory of the Department of the Biology, Taif University, Saudi Arabia. Approach: The study was conducted to investigated the silver nitrate (AgNO3) and sucrose at different concentration on rose cut flowers longevity, which determined on the basis of wilting, chlorophyll retention and carbohydrate degradation .The treatments were, water control, 20, … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 10 Mar 2011 · 11,323 accessesView PDFCite